Convertible storage container

a storage container and convertible technology, applied in the direction of sofas, containers preventing decay, applications, etc., can solve the problem of not liking to clean them up
US8079451B2Active Publication Date: 2011-12-20MIEH INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MIEH INC
Publication Date
2011-12-20

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Abstract

Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 997,902, filed Oct. 5, 2007, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 967,573, filed Sep. 5, 2007, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 263,424, titled “Multipurpose Storage Device and Method,” filed Oct. 31, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Children love to play with their toys, but they don't like to clean them up. Children also like to take their toys on the go. What is needed is a simple solution to play, clean-up and on the go fun.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] According to certain embodiments, an apparatus convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration includes a generally circular lid having zipper teeth arranged about a periph...

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